Man attempts to kill 70-year father

LAHORE - A man shot at and wounded his 70-year-old father over some domestic dispute at their house in North Cantonment, police said Tuesday. The condition of Muhammad Shafi, a resident of Nadir Abad, was stated to be critical till Tuesday night. The family told the police that Tahir exchanged harsh words with his father Muhammad Shafi over a domestic dispute. Tahir got infuriated and opened fire on his father. The old man sustained two bullets and was rushed to a hospital in serious condition. The gunman fled from the scene. The police have registered an attempted to murder case against Tahir and are investigating.